# Playbook: Workout, Fitness App

> Fitness & workout planner app for gym & home. Sweat with our personal trainers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.playbookapp.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.playbookapp.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `io.playbookapp.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Playbook Technologies Inc
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 499,703
- **Rating:** 4.81 / 5 (11,768 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.109.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2019-02-19
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 133 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.playbookapp.android)
- **Website:** [https://playbookapp.io](https://playbookapp.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.playbookapp.io/privacy-policy/](https://www.playbookapp.io/privacy-policy/)

## Description

Playbook is a premier workout and fitness planning app that connects you with personal trainers, influencers, and athletes from around the world. Ranked one of the top fitness apps by Men’s Fitness, it offers access to personalized workout routines, nutrition plans, and live communication with trainers. Whether you want to sweat alongside trainers who coach celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Gal Gadot or explore expert-led yoga and mobility sessions, Playbook's marketplace covers all fitness needs. With premium access, enjoy unlimited workouts, multi-week programs, and vibrant community engagement, making it perfect for both gym and home workouts.

## Rankings

- #100,342 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.gms.permission.ACTIVITY_RECOGNITION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `io.playbookapp.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Playbook is praised for being easy to use and follow, with clear video guidance for beginners, and a wide variety of programs across fitness levels. It works well at home with 30-minute options and supports TV viewing via mirroring; trainers’ content and resources add value. Major recurring downsides are bugs and billing issues after cancellation, unreliable progress tracking, and device-related problems such as TV connectivity, plus limited laptop access. Overall, strong on usability and variety, with stability concerns.

### Pros

- Easy to use and follow with clear video guidance for beginners
- Wide variety of workouts/programs across fitness levels and many 30-minute options
- Video-based guidance and trainer content with resources (links, PDFs) in one place; TV viewing support
- Home-friendly workouts with minimal equipment and the ability to mirror to a TV
- Good value for price with strong trainer support and motivation

### Cons

- Bugs and billing issues after cancellation, with poor customer service
- Unreliable progress tracking: logs or workout progress sometimes don’t save
- TV/device connectivity problems (trouble connecting to Samsung TV and playback issues)
- Lack of laptop/PC access or cross-platform support

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.playbookapp.android)